FemInEM

Latest Episodes
Wellbeing and Workplace Strategies- FemInEM Podcast Episode 3
Dr. Jailyn Avila sits down with Drs. Andrea Austin and Jenny Castillo Cato to unpack burnout in emergency medicineexploring the toll it takes, the inequities that intensify it, and the ...
On the Ground in Texas: Improving Care in Restrictive States
What does it look like to empower emergency providers in a state where care is under attack? Dr. Jailyn Avila interviews Drs. Lauren Fine and Priya Ghelani about their work ...
Why We’re Here – The Story Behind Second Shift Change
In this kickoff episode, Drs. Jailyn Avila, Rebecca Hellmann, and Dara Kass reintroduce FemInEM and unveil the mission behind their new podcast: tackling gender equity, reproductive healthcare, and wo
Mitigating Mifepristone Madness
Dr. Dara Kass and Dr. Sophia Spadafore discuss mifepristone prescribing in emergency departments in light of recent events. Important resources include: M&A Hotline, You Always Have Options, and the W
FIX20 Dedication – Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation
In this podcast, Jenny and Dara sit down with Jennifer and Corey Feist, the founders of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation. Dr. Lorna Breen was one of us. On ...
The Deserving Patient
Dr. Snider is an Emergency Physician and Youth Violence Researcher.In her FIX19 talk, she shares the story of the tragic death of a patient in the ED waiting room in ...
The Journey to Otherhood
In their FIX19 talk, Dr. Ebony Hunter and Dr. Dina Wallin share heartfelt account of their experiences not having children and remind us to include women like them in our ...
Uncomfortably Numb…the Impact of Alcoholism
In her very powerful talk Uncomfortably Numbthe Impact of Alcoholism Dr. Ogle recounts her life with an abusive parent. Watch the video version of her talk and read her blog ...
My Unexpected Use of Postpartum: How my Postpartum Depression Made Me a Better Doctor
The line separating physicians from patients is thin, and it is not something we should be afraid of. Our shared experiences and humanity can make our practice stronger. Nicole Battaglioli, MD is currently an Assistant Professor at the Emory University...
Unleashing Your Inner Witch or Wizard
In this FIX19 podcast, Dr. Shyam Sivasankar, an Emergency Medicine trained Pediatric EM physician, explores his love of Harry Potter and reveals how embracing his inner Hermione helped him become a better doctor. Watch the video version of his talk...